Longtime railroader, labor leader and Lincoln native to lead nation’s oldest continuous Labor Day parade Sept. 7 SMART Transportation Division Illinois State Director Bob Guy, whose more than three decades […] The post SMART-TD Illinois State Director Bob Guy Named Grand Marshal of Galesburg Labor Day Parade appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Wehrly was a Galesburg native and served in the Illinois Army National Guard. He was killed in Iraq in 2005.

Dixie Dawne Mahnesmith, 83, of Galesburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 2:22 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Knox County Nursing Home. She was born […] The post Dixie Dawne Mahnesmith appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

Charleston’s Concerts in the Park at Kiwanis Park Daum Amphitheater, which showcases live bands in or around the area to play music for the local Charleston community. We talked with Lori Henderson, the Tourism and Special Events Supervisor for Charleston, and also gained insight from the band members themselves on their experiences playing music throughout...

VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV/WE ARE KNOX COUNTY) - Firefighters in Vincennes spent Thursday evening battling a reported structure fire at a business nea...

The post Abingdon-Avon Tornado Football Coach Rick Quinn Recaps Week Two and Previews Week Three Match Up with Bureau Valley on 9-1-26 appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

Dr. Schar, local owner of Scher’s Veterinary Clinic in Stronghurst, talks induction into the 2026 Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame as the Henderson County inductee. The post Dr. John Schar – 2026 Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Inductee appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

Kewanee High School Soccer Game Canceled The Kewanee High School soccer game against Abingdon-Avon scheduled for today has been canceled. School officials announced that the match will not be played as originally scheduled. A makeup date has not yet been determined. Fans and families are [...]

A special ceremony is coming up this week to honor the life and service of Galesburg native Sergeant First Class Kyle B. Wehrly. Wehrly was killed in action in Iraq […] The post Kyle B. Wehrly Memorial Highway Designation Set for Friday appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

The Illinois EPA said heightened levels of a PFAS compound were found in water samples. The city said those readings were taken from "raw, unfinished water."